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	Breville	Lucca
MSRP
MSRP	$299	$2295
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	53 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibratory
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bambino pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.45L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.4 L - Reservoir	2.4 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Nickel Plated Brass
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	4.9 kg	28.1 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Breville Bambino, is priced at $299 and is tailored for beginner users, making it an excellent choice for those new to home espresso. In contrast, Machine 2, the Lucca A53 Mini V2, has a significantly higher price point of $2,295 and caters to intermediate skill levels. This notable difference in cost reflects their target audience and overall capabilities in espresso-making.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Bambino uses a Thermoblock heating element and is activated by a button, with a heat-up time of under five minutes. It has a water reservoir capacity of 1.4 liters and operates on a vibration pump. On the other hand, the Lucca A53 Mini V2 features a dual boiler system, a nickel-plated brass boiler, and takes roughly 5 to 15 minutes to heat up. Its water reservoir has a capacity of 2.4 liters and it also utilizes a vibratory pump.

Features Comparison

When comparing the key features, the Bambino includes auto shutoff, PID control, pre-infusion, and a steam wand, but lacks a boiler pressure gauge and concurrent brew steam capabilities. Conversely, the Lucca A53 Mini V2 offers a more extensive feature set, including a boiler pressure gauge, steam pressure gauge, concurrent brew steam, dual PID control, and an overpressure valve. Both machines provide pre-infusion and a steam wand, but the Lucca model includes additional functionality aimed at more experienced users.

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